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Alien Nine Blu-ray Review
It's undoubtedly a unique experience: a little cute, a little off-putting, a little horrifying, and more focused on being intriguing rather than satisfying.
― Anime OVAs can feel like a lost art nowadays. Gone is the era of many lavishly animated, often ultraviolent indulgences funded by dubious sources. So, too, are the subsequent times of esoteric direct-to-video experiments largely comprised of vi...
Your Anime Rankings - Best of Spring 2026, May 27-June 2
Time for a big cumulative swap! Fuelled by recent high ratings, An Observation Log of My Fiancée climbs +7, bumping MARRIAGETOXIN down -4. Discover what else is moving in the rankings.
― Let's have a look at what ANN readers consider the best (and worst) of the season,
based on the polls you can find in our Daily Streaming Reviews
and on the Your Score page with the latest simulcasts. Keep in mind t...
Smoking Behind the Supermarket with You Mini-Episode Cut Anime Review
Smoking Behind the Supermarket with You is a must-see as an upcoming summer release—just wait for the full-length cut.
― Two jaded-looking adults chatting as they smoke caught my attention when I saw the announcement of this anime adaptation. As a working professional, I'm more inclined to watch a slice-of-life anime that features characters around my age group over an action title, especially one th...
Saved By the Ice Cold Prince's Embrace Chapters 1-19 Manga Review
Despite treading this familiar ground, Saved by the Ice Cold Prince feels fresh.
― Once upon a time, there was a count. He had two daughters, one with his wife and one with a maid. The daughter of the countess was treated with love, affection, and care – probably too much. The maid's daughter, on the other hand, was treated with cruelty and harshness, made to live with her dying mother in a cold atti...
This Week in Games - Sony State of Play 2026: Just Don't Call It "Goddess of War"
A new direction for God of War, plenty of Marvel news, and of course the burning question of what Jean-Karlo will play next fill this week's column.
― Welcome back, folks! At the time of writing, I'm quite close to finishing the first entry in .hack//GU. I'm looking forward to jumping into a shorter game once I'm done. I've been considering Gravity Circuit as it had a sequel announced recently. On th...
Mononoke The Movie: Chapter III – The Curse of the Serpent Anime Film Review
Visually stunning, musically strong, filled with supernatural mystery and action, and continuing to highlight the plight of women in feudal Japanese society, The Curse of the Serpent is a fantastic capstone to the trilogy.
― While each of the previous two Mononoke films is a stand alone story that shares a single location and a few overlapping characters, The Curse of the Serpent is the first of the ...
This Week in Anime - Back From Far Away
One kind of isekai is on the wane, but another, earlier form seems to be ascendant! Chris and Sylvia hop in their time machine for a look at when the genre was primarily aimed at girls.
― One kind of isekai is on the wane, but another, earlier form seems to be ascendant! Chris and Sylvia hop in their time machine for a look at when the genre was primarily aimed at girls. Disclaimer: The views and op...
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Manga Creator Ritsuhiro Mikami Dies
Mikami died on April 17 due to illness
― The official X/Twitter account for Kadokawa's Flos Comic website revealed on Friday that manga creator Ritsuhiro Mikami died on April 17 due to illness. Mikami drew the Akuyaku Reijо̄ ni Tensei Shippai-shite Kachi Heroine ni Natteshimatta: Akuyaku Reijо̄ no Ani to no Kazoku End wo Akiramete Koibito End wo Mezashimasu manga, and had just almost completed the se...
Illustrator neco's Heavily Armed High School Girls Project Gets TV Anime
Princess Principal's Masaki Tachibana directs anime slated to air in 2027
― Good Smile Company announced on Friday that illustrator neco's Heavily Armed High School Girls (Jū Heisōgata Joshi Kōsei) project is getting a television anime adaptation that will air in 2027. Masaki Tachibana (Princess Principal, Barakamon, Tokyo Magnitude 8.0) is directing the anime, and Natsuko Takahashi (Tokyo Magnitude ...
Mononoke Film Trilogy Producer Kōji Yamamoto Retires from Producing, Apologizes After Recasting Takahiro Sakurai in 3rd Film
Takahiro Sakurai reprised original Medicine Seller role for cameo, staff did not announce character's return before film opened
― Kōji Yamamoto, planning producer for the Mononoke franchise's film trilogy, posted an apology on his X (formerly Twitter) account on Friday, and also announced he was retiring from producing. Yamamoto confirmed in the statement that staff had recast a voice actor who had b...
The Irregular at Magic High School Anime Launches Production on 'Part II'
Part II teased with visual
― The official portal site for The Irregular at Magic High School television anime announced with a visual on Friday that production on the anime's "Part II" is launching. The announcement did not specify the release venue of Part II. Tsutomu Satou's The irregular at magic high school (Mahōka Kōkō no Rettōsei) light novel series launched in 2008, and ended with the 32nd vol...
Seimaru Amagi, Rima Amamiya's Gifted Manga Gets Anime in 2027
Buddy mystery manga previously inspired live-action series in 2023
― Kodansha's Nakayoshi magazine revealed on Thursday that storywriter Seimaru Amagi and artist Rima Amamiya's Gifted manga is getting an anime that will be "broadcast" in 2027. Amamiya posted a celebration illustration on X/Twitter on Thursday. 【おしらせ】ギフテッドアニメ化決定いたしましたー！ドラマに引き続きアニメも！また新しい形でお届けできるのが嬉しいです。いつも応援してくださる皆様ありがとうございます！！これを機に知っ...
Atlus Reveals Persona 6 Game in New Teaser
Persona 5 launched in 2016
― Atlus announced during the "XBOX Games Showcase 2026" livestream on Sunday Persona 6, a new entry in its role-playing game series. The game will launch for PlayStation 5, Xbox series X|S, Xbox PC, Xbox Cloud, and PC via Steam.Update: Added other consoles The company also announced during the same livestream Persona 4 Revival, a remake of its original 2008 role-playing gam...
Persona 4 Revival Game Launches February 18, 2027
New title remakes original 2008 game
― Atlus announced during the "XBOX Games Showcase 2026" livestream on Sunday Persona 4 Revival, a remake of its original 2008 role-playing game, will launch for PlayStation 5, Xbox series X|S, Xbox PC with Xbox Game Pass, and PC via Steam on February 18, 2027. Update: Added Japanese trailer English Trailer Japanese Trailer
The game is available for pre-order ...
Webtoon-Based Live-Action Series Teach You a Lesson Debuts on Netflix at No. 5 Globally
Series reached No. 1 in several countries including South Korea, the Philippines
― The webtoon-based live-action series Teach You a Lesson ranked at No. 5 worldwide shortly after its release. According to FlixPatrol, the ranking website for Netflix, the series entered the global streaming chart at No. 5 on June 5, the day it debuted. It reached No. 1 in countries including South Korea and the Philip...
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Ingoku Danchi: Deviant's Apartment Complex #10 [rate]
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Alien Nine Blu-ray Review
It's undoubtedly a unique experience: a little cute, a little off-putting, a little horrifying, and more focused on being intriguing rather than satisfying.
― Anime OVAs can feel like a lost art nowadays. Gone is the era of many lavishly animated, often ultraviolent indulgences funded by dubious sources. So, too, are the subsequent times of esoteric direct-to-video experiments largely comprised of vi...
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One Piece #1165 [rate]
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Food Diary of Miss Maid #11 [rate]
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Ghost Concert: missing Songs #10 [rate]
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Do You Like Big Girls? #10 [rate]
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Classroom of a Black Cat and a Witch #9 [rate]
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Web Novel Series 'Got Dropped Into a Ghost Story, Still Gotta Work' Gets Webtoon Adaptation
Series follows rookie employee on field investigation team at Baekilmong Company, who explores urban legends while developing survival strategies
― Kakao Entertainment has announced that the web novel Got Dropped Into a Ghost Story, Still Gotta Work will be adapted into a webtoon, which debuted on Kakao Page on June 5. The adaptation marks the first visualized version of the widely popular original ...
A Returner's Magic Should Be Special Season 2 Announces Opening Song Artists, October Debut
FLOW rock band returns for new opening "Sorrow"
― The official website for the anime based on Wookjakga's A Returner's Magic Should Be Special (Kikansha no Mahō wa Tokubetsu Desu in Japanese) Korean web comic unveiled on Sunday the opening theme song's artists, October premiere, and teaser visual for the anime's second season. The site also streamed a video to announce the premiere timeframe: The roc...
Kaiju Girl Caramelise Anime's New Video Unveils More Staff, Theme Songs, July 2 Debut
METANICK performs "Otome Kaijū" opening, HoneyWorks feat. HaKoniwaLily performs "Otome no Honki" ending
― The staff for the television anime of Spica Aoki's Kaiju Girl Caramelise (Otome Kaijū Carameliser) manga revealed its second main promotional video, second main visual, additional staff members, theme songs, and July 2 premiere. METANICK performs the opening theme song "Otome Kaijū" (KaijūGirl), ...
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Nippon Sangoku The Three Nations of the Crimson Sun #10 [rate]
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Dara-san of Reiwa Anime's 2nd Trailer Reveals More Cast Members, Ending Song, July 2 Debut
Aoi Koga, Tomokazu Sugita, Mai Aizawa, Saori Hayami, Hōchū Ōtsuka join anime's cast
― The staff for the television anime of Haruomi Tomotsuka's Dara-san of Reiwa (Reiwa no Dara-san) manga revealed on Sunday the anime's second trailer, more cast members, and July 2 debut. The trailer reveals and previews the ending theme song "Hinatabocchi" by REIRIE. The newly announced cast members are: Aoi Koga as ...
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Ace of Diamond Act II Second Season #10 [rate]
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The Villager of Level 999 Anime's Main Promo Video Unveils More Staff Members, Ending Song, July 1 Debut
Yukimura. performs ending song "HP"
― The staff of the television anime of Koneko Hoshitsuki's The Villager of Level 999 (Level 999 no Murabito) light novel series revealed during its advance screening on Sunday the anime's main promotional video, main visual, additional staff members, and July 1 debut. The video reveals the ending theme song performed by Yukimura. titled "HP." The video also preview...
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Mission: Yozakura Family #9 [rate]
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Wistoria: Wand and Sword #9 [rate]
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Atari Launches Godzilla: Destroy All Monsters Melee Remastered on November 3
Remaster of 2002 game to launch on Steam, Xbox Series X|S, PS5, Switch 2
― Atari announced on Saturday it and Pipeworks' Godzilla: Destroy All Monsters Melee Remastered game, a remaster of Pipeworks' 2002 Godzilla: Destroy All Monsters Melee fighting game, will launch on PC via Steam, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, and Nintendo Switch 2 on November 3 (Godzilla Day). The kaiju vs. kaiju remastered ga...
Yuki Kaji Voices Ikemen Cockroaches in New Dating Sim
Can you resist the advances of four handsome cockroaches?
― Japanese insecticide company Earth Corporation made the unlikeliest of announcements on Wednesday: it has released a dating simulator starring voice actor Yuki Kaji. The game goes by the name Gokigen Lovely Days — literally, Happy Lovely Days, but written to emphasize "goki" and "vely" (buri) as a wordplay on the Japanese word for cockroach,...
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Rooster Fighter #13 [rate]
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DIGIMON BEATBREAK #34 [rate]
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Game Director Hideo Kojima Turned into Nendoroid Figure
All of Kojima's genius concentrated into one cute figure
― Japanese figure producer Good Smile Company revealed a Hideo Kojima figure for its Nendoroid line on Saturday. The figure of the celebrated designer of the Metal Gear and Death Stranding games is on display at the Good Smile Fest 2026 this weekend. (As usual for figures previewed while still in development, the Kojima figure is subject to cha...
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Star Detective Precure! #19 [rate]
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Live-Action 'Tonight, I Have a Date with a Serial Killer' Series Reveals More Cast
Hirona Yamazaki, Sō Okuno, Reia Yonekura, Masahiro Toda play cops in July 1 series
― The staff for the live-action series of Kon Iguchi and Yūji Nakamura's Tonight, I Have a Date with a Serial Killer (Konya mo Serial Killer to Machiawase) manga announced more cast members on Saturday. The newly announced cast members are (left to right): Reia Yonekura as Kozue Hasegawa, a young officer in Makino's se...
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MAO #10 [rate]
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Ichijyoma Mankitsu Gurashi! #9 [rate]
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Scum of the Brave #21 [rate]
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Kusunoki's Garden of Gods #10 [rate]
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Agents of the Four Seasons: Dance of Spring #11 [rate]
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Your Anime Rankings - Best of Spring 2026, May 27-June 2
Time for a big cumulative swap! Fuelled by recent high ratings, An Observation Log of My Fiancée climbs +7, bumping MARRIAGETOXIN down -4. Discover what else is moving in the rankings.
― Let's have a look at what ANN readers consider the best (and worst) of the season,
based on the polls you can find in our Daily Streaming Reviews
and on the Your Score page with the latest simulcasts. Keep in mind t...
Smoking Behind the Supermarket with You Mini-Episode Cut Anime Review
Smoking Behind the Supermarket with You is a must-see as an upcoming summer release—just wait for the full-length cut.
― Two jaded-looking adults chatting as they smoke caught my attention when I saw the announcement of this anime adaptation. As a working professional, I'm more inclined to watch a slice-of-life anime that features characters around my age group over an action title, especially one th...
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Akane-banashi #10 [rate]
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Daemons of the Shadow Realm #10 [rate]
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Mistress Kanan is Devilishly Easy #10 [rate]
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Needy Girl Overdose #10 [rate]
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Kill Blue #9 [rate]
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Strongest Job is Apparently Not a Hero or a Sage #11 [rate]
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Yowayowa Sensei #9 [rate]
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From Overshadowed to Overpowered Anime's New Video Unveils FLOW's Opening Song, June 25 Debut
Anime to stream in Japan 6 days before July 1 TV premiere
― The staff for the anime of Kentarou's From Overshadowed to Overpowered (Rakudai Kenja no Gakuin Musō: Nidome no Tensei, S-Rank Cheat Majutsushi Bōkenroku or The Failed Sage's Academy Domination) manga presented its main promotional video and a key visual on Saturday. The video announces and previews the anime's opening theme song "+Encount" ...
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Welcome to Demon School, Iruma-kun #10 [rate]
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Tomica & Tom TV Anime Shorts Get 2nd Season on July 5 With Song by May J.
Shorts inspired by Tsumupapa's picture books, Takara Tomy's die-cast cars
― Tomica & Tom (Tomica to Tomu), the television anime shorts based on Tsumupapa's picture books and Takara Tomy's Tomica line of die-cast car toys, will have a second season premiering on July 5. The shorts will play within the children's variety program Tomipla World Nori Nori Times!! which airs on the TV Tokyo channel and fiv...
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Ascendance of a Bookworm Part 3: Adopted Daughter of an Archduke #9 [rate]
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Sound! Euphonium, The Final Movie Part 2 Streams Full English-Subtitled Trailer
Story finale opens on September 11
― The staff for Sound! Euphonium, The Final Movie Part 2 (Saishū Gakushō Hibike! Euphonium Kōhen), the final part in the Sound! Euphonium, The Final Movie project, began streaming its full trailer with English and Chienese subtitles and presented its "final key visual" on Saturday. The tagline on the visual reads, "And so, the final song begins …" Kyoto Animation de...
The Oblivious Saint Can't Contain Her Power TV Anime Reveals More Cast, June 30 Debut
Atsushi Tamaru, Nobuhiko Okamoto voice Edward's brother, Carolina's knight
― The official website for the television anime of storywriter Almond and illustrator Yoshiro Ambe's The Oblivious Saint Can't Contain Her Power (Mujikaku Seijo wa Kyō mo Muishiki ni Chikara o Tare Nagasu) light novel series revealed two more cast members, the June 30 premiere, and the main key visual for the anime on Saturday...
Saga of Tanya the Evil II Unveils Theme Song Artists, July 8 Debut, Mini Anime
Myth & Roid, Aoi Yūki (as Tanya) perform opening, ending themes
― Kadokawa unveiled on Saturday the new visual, theme songs' artists, July 8 premiere, and a mini anime for Saga of Tanya the Evil II (Yōjo Senki II), the second season based on author Carlo Zen and illustrator Shinobu Shinotsuki's light novel series. The band Myth & Roid returns to write, arrange, and perform the opening theme song "Why...
Steins;Gate Re:Boot Game's Trailer Previews 'Gamma Worldline' Route
Game launches in the West for Xbox Series X|S, Steam on August 20; on Switch, Switch 2, PS5 on October 29
― Spike Chunsoft revealed a new trailer on Saturday for its release of MAGES.' Steins;Gate Re:Boot game. The trailer previews a new story route created for the game, the "Gamma Worldline" story. Spike Chunsoft describes the additional route (the below story summary may contain spoilers):After end...
Sonic Racing CrossWorlds Game Reveals Collaborations With Godzilla, Evangelion in Video
Game to host collaborations with Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Avatar: The Last Airbender later this year
― Sega revealed at the Summer Games Fest event on Friday more upcoming collaborations for its Sonic Racing CrossWorlds game for its first year, in addition to two collaborations it will hold for the game's second year. Sega confirmed the game will have upcoming collaborations with the Teenage Mut...
Palworld Game Reveals Version 1.0 Release on July 10 in Trailer
Game's 1st cinematic trailer streamed
― Pocketpair revealed during the Summer Games Fest event on Friday that its Palworld game will have its Version 1.0 release on July 10. The company also revealed the game's first cinematic trailer. Pocketpair launched Palworld on PlayStation 5 in 68 countries and territories in September 2024, but Pocketpair later stated the game would not launch for PS5 in Japan...
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Rilakkuma #10 [rate]
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Fumito Ueda Reveals gen ATLAS Game
Single-player open-world action-adventure game was previously known as "Project: Robot"
― Fumito Ueda — game creator of such games as Ico, Shadow of the Colossus, and The Last Guardian — revealed his new game gen ATLAS at the Summer Games Fest event on Friday. The game will launch for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Epic Games Store. Microsoft describes the game: gen ATLAS is a single-play...
Koei Tecmo Reveals Attack on Titan 3 Game
Game launching for PS5, Switch 2, Xbox Series X|S, Steam to tell entire anime's story from beginning to end
― Koei Tecmo Games and Omega Force revealed the Attack on Titan 3 game during the Summer Games Fest event on Friday. The game will launch for PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch 2, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam. English version Japanese version Koei Tecmo Games describes the game: Attack on Tita...
Street Fighter 6 Game Reveals Yasmine, Arjun, Bosch, Final Fantasy VII's Tifa in Year 4
Animated video reveals 4 characters
― Capcom revealed the characters that will be available in Year 4 of its Street Fighter 6 fighting game. The new characters include Yasmine, Arjun, Bosch, and Final Fantasy VII's Tifa. English version Japanese version The game launched in June 2023 for PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam. Capcom released the game on Nintendo Switch 2 in ...
Square Enix Reveals Final Fantasy VII Revelation Game for Release in Spring 2027
Conclusion to remake trilogy will launch simultaneously on all platforms
― Square Enix revealed at the Summer Games Fest event on Friday the Final Fantasy VII Revelation game. The game will launch simultaneously on all platforms (PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox on PC, Nintendo Switch 2, PC via Steam and Epic Games Store) in spring 2027. Naoki Hamaguchi appeared on stage and said the theme of the...
Monster Hunter Wilds Gets 'Ascendance' Expansion in 2027 (Updated)
Game launched in February 2025, released final major content update in December
― Capcom revealed an expansion for its Monster Hunter Wilds game at the Summer Games Fest event on Friday. The expansion, titled Monster Hunter Wilds Ascendance, will launch in 2027.The Monster Hunter Wilds game debuted globally on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam in February 2025. The game sold over 8 mil...
Stranger Than Heaven Game's Trailer Reveals Tupac, More Cast, January 15 Release
Like a Dragon's Kiryu voice actor Takaya Kuroda, Kouhei Tsuji, Yasukaze Motmoiya also join cast
― Sega unveiled during the Summer Game Fest 2026 livestream on Friday a new trailer for Ryu ga Gotoku Studio's Stranger Than Heaven game (previously codenamed "Project Century"). The video reveals more cast members, including the late American rapper Tupac, and the January 15 release for Xbox Series X|S, P...
Sega, Ryu ga Gotoku Studio Reveal Virtua Fighter Crossroads Game in Trailer (Updated)
Game launches in 2027
― Sega and its Ryu ga Gotoku Studio revealed the Virtua Fighter Crossroads game for a release in 2027 at the Summer Games Fest event on Friday. The above trailer describes "A city you've never seen, A story you've never heard, A totally new Virtua Fighter." The trailer features the new fighter Cielo, and Sega of America stated the game will have an "unconventional new approach t...
Platinum Games Announces New Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Last Ronin Game
Game based on 2020 comic book series
― Paramount Games announced during the Summer Game Fest 2026 livestream on Friday that Platinum Games is developing a new game in the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles franchise titled Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Last Ronin. Paramount Games describes the story, based on a comic book series of the same name: "In a future, battle-ravaged New York City, a lone survi...
Bandai Namco Announces Gundam: Rogue Orbit Game
Game launches for PS5, Xbox X|S, PC in 2027
― Bandai Namco announced during the Summer Game Fest 2026 livestream on Friday a new game in the Gundam franchise titled Gundam Rogue Orbit. The game is scheduled to launch for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and PC via Steam in 2027. In the game, players suit up as pilot RE-X and control Gundam Helix, RE-X's high-mobility suit. The game features fast-paced ...
Resident Evil: Code Veronica Game Gets Remake
Game launches for PS5, Switch 2, Xbox X|S, PC in 2027
― Capcom announced during the Summer Game Fest 2026 livestream on Friday Resident Evil Veronica, a remake, or reimagining, of the 2000 Resident Evil: Code Veronica game, for release on PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch 2, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam in 2027. Although the trailer and event's host Geoff Keighley refer to the game as Resident Evil...
Crunchyroll Adds Jujutsu Kaisen Compilation Film, English Dubs for Given Movies
Crunchyroll Manga adds titles from Kodansha USA Publishing on June 8
― Crunchyroll announced on Thursday that it has begun streaming JUJUTSU KAISEN Hidden Inventory / Premature Death, the compilation film of the "Hidden Inventory / Premature Death" ("Kaigyoku/Gyokusetsu") arc from the second season of the Jujutsu Kaisen television anime, in Japanese with subtitles in various languages and with dubs i...
Manga Creator Ritsuhiro Mikami Dies
Mikami died on April 17 due to illness
― The official X/Twitter account for Kadokawa's Flos Comic website revealed on Friday that manga creator Ritsuhiro Mikami died on April 17 due to illness. Mikami drew the Akuyaku Reijо̄ ni Tensei Shippai-shite Kachi Heroine ni Natteshimatta: Akuyaku Reijо̄ no Ani to no Kazoku End wo Akiramete Koibito End wo Mezashimasu manga, and had just almost completed the se...
'My Classmate's a Sexy Actress, and Now We Live Together?!' Anime's Promo Video Reveals Theme Song, July 5 Debut
NSFW visual also unveiled
― The official website of My Classmate's a Sexy Actress, and Now We Live Together?! (Onaji Semi no Someya-san ga Sexy Joyū datta Hanashi.), the television anime of Nigō Shōji's Onaji Semi no Someya-san ga AV Joyū datta Hanashi. (The Story of Someya, My Classmate in a College Seminar, Was an AV Actress) manga, unveiled on Friday a promotional video, a "premium" edition visual...
Hell Mode Anime Season 2 Reveals, Promo Video, More Cast, Opening Theme Song, July 3 Premiere
Romanha Marshmallow perform opening theme song "○✕△□"
― The official website for the television anime of writer Hamuo and illustrator Mo's Hell Mode - The Hardcore Gamer Dominates in Another World with Garbage Balancing (Hell Mode - Yarikomi Suki no Gamer wa Hai Settei no Isekai de Musō Suru) light novel series unveiled on Friday a promotional video, more cast, and July 3 premiere for its second seas...
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Botan Kamiina Fully Blossoms When Drunk #9 [rate]
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Saved By the Ice Cold Prince's Embrace Chapters 1-19 Manga Review
Despite treading this familiar ground, Saved by the Ice Cold Prince feels fresh.
― Once upon a time, there was a count. He had two daughters, one with his wife and one with a maid. The daughter of the countess was treated with love, affection, and care – probably too much. The maid's daughter, on the other hand, was treated with cruelty and harshness, made to live with her dying mother in a cold atti...
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Fist of the North Star: Hokuto no Ken #10 [rate]
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Drops of God #9 [rate]
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Ami Maeshima Joins Cast, Performs Ending Theme for Rich Girl Caretaker Anime
Maeshima performs ending theme song "Kanpeki Janai Watashi" (Imperfect Me)
― The official website for the anime adaptation of author Yusaku Sakaishi and illustrator Sakura Miwabe's Rich Girl Caretaker (Saijo no Osewa) light novel series announced on Friday that Ami Maeshima will play Karen Asahi. Maeshima will also perform the anime's ending theme song "Kanpeki Janai Watashi" (Imperfect Me). The anim...
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Snowball Earth #10 [rate]
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Angel Next Door Spoils Me Rotten #10 [rate]
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This Week in Games - Sony State of Play 2026: Just Don't Call It "Goddess of War"
A new direction for God of War, plenty of Marvel news, and of course the burning question of what Jean-Karlo will play next fill this week's column.
― Welcome back, folks! At the time of writing, I'm quite close to finishing the first entry in .hack//GU. I'm looking forward to jumping into a shorter game once I'm done. I've been considering Gravity Circuit as it had a sequel announced recently. On th...
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That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime #9 [rate]
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Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World- Season 4 ‒ Episode 9
You know, maybe Subaru doesn't need to restart from zero this time.
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An Observation Log of My Fiancée Who Calls Herself a Villainess #10 [rate]
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Isekai Office Worker: The Other World's Books Depend on the Bean Counter ‒ Episode 13
I wouldn’t say that this extra episode adds a lot to the series overall, but it’s still nice to return to this story's world.
Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve Game Streams Walkthrough Trailer
Game's Deluxe Edition launches on September 29, regular edition launches on October 2
― Bandai Namco Entertainment began streaming a walkthrough trailer on Thursday for Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve, the newest game in its Ace Combat modern air combat franchise. The game will launch on October 2 for the PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam. Players will also receive Ace Combat Zero: The Be...
Meiji Tokyo Renka: Twilight Kiss Visual Novel's English Version Releases on Switch, Steam on October 29
Opening movie for visual novel streams on YouTube
― The website for the Meiji Tokyo Renka: Twilight Kiss game announced on Friday Dramatic Create will release the game on Nintendo Switch and PC via Steam on October 29. Dramatic Create also streamed the opening movie for the visual novel. The game is a sequel game to the Meiji Tokyo Renka Full Moon visual novel. The game will have options for English,...
Black Torch TV Anime Reveals, Previews Theme Songs in Video
SiM performs opening theme, I Don't Like Mondays performs ending theme
― The staff for the television anime of Tsuyoshi Takaki's Black Torch manga revealed a second promotional video on Friday along with the show's theme song information. SiM performs the opening theme song "Freeze Me Up," and I Don't Like Mondays performs the ending theme song "Groooovy." The below video previews both theme songs. E...
Illustrator neco's Heavily Armed High School Girls Project Gets TV Anime
Princess Principal's Masaki Tachibana directs anime slated to air in 2027
― Good Smile Company announced on Friday that illustrator neco's Heavily Armed High School Girls (Jū Heisōgata Joshi Kōsei) project is getting a television anime adaptation that will air in 2027. Masaki Tachibana (Princess Principal, Barakamon, Tokyo Magnitude 8.0) is directing the anime, and Natsuko Takahashi (Tokyo Magnitude ...
A Livid Lady's Guide to Getting Even TV Anime Reveals 2 More Cast, July 6 Debut in New Trailer
Yu Serizawa, Shizuka Ishigami join cast for series debuting in July
― The staff for the television anime of Metabo Hagure's A Livid Lady's Guide to Getting Even: How I Crushed My Homeland with My Mighty Grimoires (Buchigire Reijō wa Hōfuku wo Chikaimashita. Madōsho no Chikara de Sokoku wo Tataki Tsubushimasu) light novel series revealed a new trailer and more cast members on Friday. The staff also re...
Victoria of Many Faces TV Anime Reveals July 7 Debut in Short Promo Video
Series stars Chika Anzai, Shion Wakayama, Yōhei Azakami, more
― The staff for the television anime of writer Syuu and illustrator Nanna Fujimi's Victoria of Many Faces (Tefuda ga Ōme no Victoria) light novel series revealed a short promotional video and the anime's July 7 debut on Friday. The anime will debut on TV Tokyo and its affiliates on July 7 at 24:00 (effectively July 8 at 12:00 a.m.). The an...
New Magic Knight Rayearth Anime Reveals 3 More Cast Members
Saori Hayami, Yūki Ono, Mika Kikuchi star as Emeraude, Zagato, Mokona
― The official website for the new anime of CLAMP's Magic Knight Rayearth manga revealed three new cast members for the anime on Friday. The new cast members include (left to right in above image):Saori Hayami as Emeraude
Yūki Ono as Zagato
Mika Kikuchi as MokonaAnime Expo will host the anime's world premiere screening on July 4, f...
The World is Dancing Anime's Music Trailer Reveals More Cast
Yōji Matsuda, Miyuki Sawashiro join cast; Yumiri Hanamori, Romi Park perform insert songs
― The staff for the television anime of Kazuto Mihara's The World Is Dancing manga revealed a new music trailer and new cast members for the anime on Friday. The trailer features the vocal insert song performances of Yumiri Hanamori and Romi Park, as their respective characters Oniyasha and Zojiro. The staff als...
Live-Action Summer of You Series Reveals 5 Cast Members
Sōjirō Yoshimura, Shōta Hirakawa, Ren Komai, Shūta Imai, Hiroto Ōshita join cast
― The official website for the live-action series of Nagisa Furuya's The Summer of You boys love manga revealed five new cast members for the series on Friday.🎬キャスト解禁🌻〔#君は夏のなか〕渉の中学時代からの親友👓関口佳祐役／#芳村宗治郎明るい性格のスポーツマン🥋平岡大輝役／#平川聖大渉の数少ない女友達🌼浅田実花役／#駒井蓮千晴の友人で映画監督を目指している🎥秋吉夕役／#今井柊斗渉のバイト先の先輩🍿新見聡役／#大下ヒロト pic.twitter.com/5bfnk6bC5D— ...
Mononoke Film Trilogy Producer Kōji Yamamoto Retires from Producing, Apologizes After Recasting Takahiro Sakurai in 3rd Film
Takahiro Sakurai reprised original Medicine Seller role for cameo, staff did not announce character's return before film opened
― Kōji Yamamoto, planning producer for the Mononoke franchise's film trilogy, posted an apology on his X (formerly Twitter) account on Friday, and also announced he was retiring from producing. Yamamoto confirmed in the statement that staff had recast a voice actor who had b...
The Girl Who Leapt Through Time Film's Ticket Art Imagines What If She Did Go on That Date
Revisit the anime on its 20th anniversary in Japanese theaters in 4K
― Filmarks, Japan's (self-described) largest film, television, and anime review site, announced on Thursday that it is offering limited advance MoviTicke Cards with exclusive art for The Girl Who Leapt Through Time 4K revival screenings. The cards feature the anime film's lead characters Makoto Konno (voiced by Riisa Naka) and Chiak...
KAMUI: He's Behind You Anime's New Video Reveals July 3 Premiere
New video presented in normal & "There Be Ghosts" versions
― The official website for the television anime of author Eroki and artist Shinko Konoshiro's KAMUI: He's Behind You (Ushiro no Shōmen Kamui-san) manga unveiled a new promotional video and visual for the anime on Friday. The video reveals the anime's July 3 premiere date, and is streaming in both a normal version and a "There Be Ghosts" versi...
Live-Action Blue Lock Film's 2nd Trailer Reveals Ado's Theme Song
Ado performs theme song "Monstruo" for August 7 film
― The official website for the live-action film based on Muneyuki Kaneshiro and Yūsuke Nomura's BLUE LOCK soccer manga unveiled the second trailer and poster visual for the film on Friday. The trailer reveals and previews the film's theme song "Monstruo" by Ado. The cast includes: Fumiya Takahashi as Yoichi Isagi Kaito Sakurai as Meguru Bachira Kyō...
My Cold Co-worker Obsessively Loves Me Manga Gets Live-Action Series
Former Takarazuka Revue actress Karen Yui, Kamen Rider Gotchard's Yasunari Fujibayashi star in July 8 series
― TV Tokyo announced on Friday that it is producing a live-action series adaptation of Peki Aoi's My Cold Co-worker Obsessively Loves Me (Dry na Dōki no Dekiai Heki) manga that will premiere on the BS TV Tokyo channel on July 8. Former Takarazuka Revue actress Karen Yui (left in image below) s...
The Irregular at Magic High School Anime Launches Production on 'Part II'
Part II teased with visual
― The official portal site for The Irregular at Magic High School television anime announced with a visual on Friday that production on the anime's "Part II" is launching. The announcement did not specify the release venue of Part II. Tsutomu Satou's The irregular at magic high school (Mahōka Kōkō no Rettōsei) light novel series launched in 2008, and ended with the 32nd vol...
North American Anime, Manga Releases, May 31-June 6
NANA anime; Billy Bat, I'm No Angel, Secondhand Sisters manga ship
― Anime Releases Title Publisher Suggested Retail Price Date Dark Future BDCite Kitty Media US$29.98 June 2 NANA - Complete Collection BDAnimeNewsNetwork Sentai Filmworks US$99.98 June 2 Print Manga Releases Title Publisher Suggested Retail Price Date Always a Catch! How I Punched My Way into Marrying a Prince Graphic Novel (GN) 7Plea...
Fantasia Int'l Film Fest Screens Premieres for Cherry and Virgin Film, Sekiro: No Defeat Anime, More
Also: live-action WIND BREAKER film, The Origin of Ultraman documentary
― The 30th annual Fantasia International Film Festival announced on Thursday that it will screen the world premiere of the Cherry and Virgin film in the Animation Plus Section, the North American premiere of the Sekiro: No Defeat anime in the Animation Plus Section, the international premiere of the live-action WIND BREAKER film,...
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Killed Again, Mr. Detective? #10 [rate]
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Baki: Strongest Proof Mobile Game's Trailer Introduces Musashi Miyamoto
Smartphone training sim game debuted on November 22 for iOS, Android
― The official YouTube channel for TMS' anime began streaming on Wednesday a trailer for Baki: Strongest Proof, a new smartphone game for the Baki franchise, introducing Musashi Miyamoto for his launch in the game. The video also gives an overview of the game, which debuted on November 22 for iOS and Android devices. In the training...
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Haibara's Teenage New Game+ #10 [rate]
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Hundred Scenes of AWAJIMA #9 [rate]
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Petals of Reincarnation #10 [rate]
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Dark Horse Comics Voluntarily Recognizes Employees Union
Employees formed Dark Horse Workers United union on May 27, sought company's voluntary recognition by June 3
― Publisher Dark Horse Comics released a statement by interim CEO Jay Komas on Wednesday announcing that the company is willing to voluntarily recognize Dark Horse Workers United, a union formed by the company's employees, as a recognized collective bargaining representative under standards es...
Mononoke The Movie: Chapter III – The Curse of the Serpent Anime Film Review
Visually stunning, musically strong, filled with supernatural mystery and action, and continuing to highlight the plight of women in feudal Japanese society, The Curse of the Serpent is a fantastic capstone to the trilogy.
― While each of the previous two Mononoke films is a stand alone story that shares a single location and a few overlapping characters, The Curse of the Serpent is the first of the ...
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Kirio Fan Club #10 [rate]
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Animated Devil May Cry Show Gets 3rd, Final Season
2nd season premiered on May 12
― Netflix announced on Thursday that the animated series of Capcom's Devil May Cry video game franchise is getting a third and final season. Showrunner Adi Shankar stated that the series' seasons parallel Dante's Divine Comedy and make up the "Force Edge Saga:"
"For those of you who have been paying attention to the episode names, I have been showing you the structure t...
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Ramparts of Ice #10 [rate]
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S. Korea Gov't Vows Global Crackdown on Webtoon Piracy, Targets Newtoki Operator
Minister Hwi-young Chae acknowledges limitations of S. Korea's recently implemented emergency site-blocking system
― South Korea's Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism (MCST) Hwi-young Chae pledged on May 28 to pursue copyright offenders “to the very end,” vowing to track and apprehend perpetrators of webtoon piracy regardless of their location or nationality. Speaking at a policy advisory meetin...
Elden Ring: Tarnished Edition Switch 2 Game Launches Worldwide on August 28
Switch 2 version was delayed from 2025 to 2026
― FromSoftware announced on Thursday that is releasing Elden Ring: Tarnished Edition, the Nintendo Switch 2 version of the Elden Ring game, physically and digitally worldwide on August 28. FromSoftware had delayed the game from 2025 to 2026 in order to work on the game's performance. The new version includes content from the DLC expansion Shadow of the E...
Luna Night's Hiru Morino, Miss Bernard said.'s Yūki Shikawa Launch New Manga Next Month
Rojiura no Arisu debuts on July 7
― The July issue of Akita Publishing's Bessatsu Young Champion magazine announced on Tuesday Miss Bernard said. manga creator Yūki Shikawa will launch a new manga with artist Hiru Morino titled Rojiura no Arisu (Alice of the Back Alley) in the next issue on July 7.The announcement teases the series as a "cat hard-boiled action" story.Morino launched the Luna Knight m...
This Week in Anime - Back From Far Away
One kind of isekai is on the wane, but another, earlier form seems to be ascendant! Chris and Sylvia hop in their time machine for a look at when the genre was primarily aimed at girls.
― One kind of isekai is on the wane, but another, earlier form seems to be ascendant! Chris and Sylvia hop in their time machine for a look at when the genre was primarily aimed at girls. Disclaimer: The views and op...
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Dr. Stone: Science Future #34 [rate]
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Kujima: Why Sing, When You Can Warble? #9 [rate]
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Live-Action Weak Hero Producer Warns of Casting Scams Amid Season 3 Rumors
Production company Playlist Studio states: "We are not conducting any street casting at this time"
― Production company Playlist Studio has issued a warning about individuals impersonating casting staff for the live-action Weak Hero series' possible third season, following reports of fraudulent approaches circulating online. In an official statement shared via social media, the company said it had i...
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Warrior Princess and the Barbaric King #9 [rate]
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Magilumiere Magical Girls Inc. Season 2 Casts Kōsuke Gotō, Taketora
Gotō, Taketora play Hitomi's father, head of research institute
― The official website of Magilumiere Magical Girls Inc., the television anime based on Sekka Iwata and Yū Aoki's Magilumiere Co. Ltd. (Kabushikigaisha Magilumière) manga, announced two more cast members for the second season on Thursday: Kōsuke Gotō as Commissioner Koshigaya, the head of the Magical Energy Agency (and Hitomi's father) T...
Webtoon-based Live-Action Series Back to Work! to Debut on June 22
Teaser trailer, posters also revealed for office romance series
― Korean broadcasting studio tvN revealed on May 30 the webtoon-based live-action series Back to Work! will debut on June 22. tvN also recently revealed a teaser trailer and posters. Based on the webtoon of the same name by McQueen Studio that surpassed 200 million views, the 12-episode series follows Ji-yoon Cha, a seventh-year office ...
Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation Season 3's New Video Unveils Ending Song
Mika Nakashima performs song written by Hitorie guitarist/vocalist Shinoda
― The staff for Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation III, the third season of the Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation anime, presented its third promotional video on Thursday. The video announces and previews the ending theme song "Inori, Owareba" (If the Prayers Are Over) by singer Mika Nakashima. Shinoda, the guitarist an...
Seimaru Amagi, Rima Amamiya's Gifted Manga Gets Anime in 2027
Buddy mystery manga previously inspired live-action series in 2023
― Kodansha's Nakayoshi magazine revealed on Thursday that storywriter Seimaru Amagi and artist Rima Amamiya's Gifted manga is getting an anime that will be "broadcast" in 2027. Amamiya posted a celebration illustration on X/Twitter on Thursday. 【おしらせ】ギフテッドアニメ化決定いたしましたー！ドラマに引き続きアニメも！また新しい形でお届けできるのが嬉しいです。いつも応援してくださる皆様ありがとうございます！！これを機に知っ...
The Cat and the Dragon Anime Unveils 1st Promo Video, 3 More Cast Members, July 4 Debut
Yū Serizawa, Makoto Koichi, Kazuya Ichijō join anime's cast
― The official website for the television anime of Amara's Neko to Ryū (The Cat and the Dragon) novels revealed on Thursday the anime's first promotional video, additional cast members, and July 4 debut. The newly announced cast members include (image above from left to right): Yū Serizawa as Haneko Makoto Koichi as Prince Kazuya Ichijō as K...
Bungo Stray Dogs Gets New Spinoff Manga on July 3
Shikiji Sorakura's spinoff manga adapts "Dazai o Hirotta Hi" novel
― The July issue of Kadokawa's Young Ace magazine revealed on Thursday that Shikiji Sorakura will launch a new spinoff manga for the Bungo Stray Dogs franchise in the magazine's next issue on July 3. The manga is an adaptation of the "Dazai o Hirotta Hi" (The Day I Took In Dazai), a moviegoer bonus novel for the 2022 Bungo Stray Dogs ...
Nippon Sangoku The Three Nations of the Crimson Sun Manga Goes on Hiatus
Manga's update this month postponed, author Ikka Matsuki recovering from steroid withdrawal syndrome
― Manga author Ikka Matsuki announced on their X (formerly Twitter) account on Monday that this month's update of their Nippon Sangoku manga has been postponed, and it will go on hiatus, due to Matsuki recovering from steroid withdrawal syndrome. Matsuki stated that they have had high fever for more t...
Mebius Dust Anime's 1st Main Trailer Unveils More Cast & Staff Members, Ending Song, July 9 Debut
Taito Ban, Aoi Ichikawa, Sohei Horikane, more join anime's cast
― Asmik Ace revealed on Thursday the first main promotional video, key visual, additional cast and staff members, and July 9 premiere of Dōga Kōbō's original television anime Mebius Dust, based on Hajime Shinagawa's story of the same title, which won the grand prize for the "Kids/Game" category of the Project Anima competition in 2019. T...
Crunchyroll Debuts 12 'Mini-Episodes' of Smoking Behind the Supermarket with You Anime Ahead of July Premiere
10-minute episodes present 1st 6 full episodes of anime; mini-episodes also debuted on ABEMA in Japan
― Crunchyroll added the first 12 mini-episodes of the television anime of Jinushi's Smoking Behind the Supermarket with You (Super no Ura de Yani Sū Futari) manga on Wednesday. Each episode is 10 minutes long and together they present episodes 1-6 of the anime in "chronological order."Crunchyroll's d...
The Super Mario Galaxy Movie Stays at #2, 3rd Mononoke Film Opens at #6 in Japan
Detective Conan: Highway no Datenshi stays at #4, live-action Sakamoto Days film drops to #7
― The Super Mario Galaxy Movie — Nintendo, Illumination, and Universal Pictures' sequel to The Super Mario Bros. Movie — stayed at #2 in its sixth weekend. The film sold 151,000 tickets and earned 205,436,210 yen (about US$1.28 million) from Friday to Sunday. The film has sold a total of 5.18 million tickets...
Cyborg 009: Nemesis Anime Casts Saori Hayami as Cyborg 003
Hayami voices Francois Alnul in series debuting this summer
― The staff of Ishimori Production's Cyborg 009: Nemesis, a new anime based on Shōtarō Ishinomori's Cyborg 009 manga, announced on Thursday that Saori Hayami will voice Cyborg 003/Francois Alnul in the series. Cyborg 003 can detect enemies even from far locations with her super hearing and super vision abilities. The story follows a global o...